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Scheme Assistant - Longridge

Service Care Solutions - Housing
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Preston, Lancashire PR3 3TN

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Scheme Assistant position is available at Longridge Extra Care Housing for a 3-month temp-to-perm role.
  • The job offers 20 hours per week with a pay rate of £25.00 per hour (LTD) or £21.31 per hour (PAYE inclusive of holiday pay).
  • Candidates should have previous experience in a customer-facing role and a background in cleaning services.
  • Key responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness in communal areas, assisting residents, and supporting the Scheme Manager with daily tasks.
  • The ideal candidate must demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to manage their workload effectively.

Scheme AssistantLongridgeExtra Care Housing3 Months Temp to Perm20 hours per week£25.00 LTD / £21.31 PAYE (inc hol)A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Scheme Assistant to support the Scheme Manager within an Extra Care Supported Housing service in Longridge. This role is ideal for someone with previous experience in a cleaning and customer-facing environment, offering 20 hours per week with a potential for temp-to-perm conversion. THE ROLEAs a Scheme Assistant, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and assisting the Scheme Manager in the daily running of the scheme, ensuring excellent service to customers.Key Responsibilities include:

  • Cleaning communal areas such as entrance, corridors, stairways, toilets, and the scheme manager's office
  • Emptying bins, waste paper bins, and ashtrays
  • Laundering hand towels, tea towels, and bedding for guest flat when required
  • Assisting residents and visitors with their queries
  • Supporting the Scheme Manager with daily tasks
  • Attending relevant training courses
  • Assisting with any other duties as required by the Scheme Manager

THE CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate will have previous experience in a customer-facing role and a background in cleaning services. You must be able to work effectively as part of a team and on your own initiative, while demonstrating a caring and professional approach.Additional Experience Required:

  • Experience in cleaning services, especially in a communal or residential setting
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to manage and prioritize workload effectively
  • Ability to respond to emergency situations with professionalism

THE CONTRACT

  • 20 hours per week, Monday-Friday (4 hours daily)
  • 3-month contract with the potential to become permanent
  • Pay: £25.00 per hour (LTD) or £21.31 per hour (PAYE inclusive of holiday pay)

HOW TO APPLYTo apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to or call to discuss the role in more detail!If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.